Worcester County and Worcester City property record for 12 Ruthven Ave, Worcester, MA 01606
| Property Type | Religious, Church, Worship (Synagogue, Temple, Parsonage) |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,054 sqft · built 1937 |
| Lot Size | 0.145 acres (6,325 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $95,000 (Jul 2012) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-026-0017A |
| Primary APN | 13-026-0017A |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,054 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 2,587 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 624 sqft |
| Basement Area | 772 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 772 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1937 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,325 sqft (0.145 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Heating System | Steam |
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| Account Number | 13-026-0017A |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12 RUTHVEN AVE |
| City | WORCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01606-2828 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Religious, Church, Worship (Synagogue, Temple, Parsonage) |
| Local Zoning Code | BG-3 |
| Legal Block | 26 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17A |
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WORCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3020 |
| Census Tract | 730500 |
12 Ruthven Ave is owned by a company that bought it in July 2012.
Source: Worcester County and Worcester City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16 RUTHVEN AVE, WORCESTER, MA 01606-2828 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 10, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 10, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 6, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20127 |
| Deed Book / Page | 49257 / 38 |
| Transfer Doc | 49257-38 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Worcester County and Worcester City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester County |
| Municipality | Worcester City |
| Unified School District | Worcester School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Assessed Value |
|---|---|
| 2026 | $465,600 (+37.47%) Land $154,100 Building $311,500 |
| 2025 | $338,700 Land $143,300 Building $195,400 |
| 2023 | $282,700 Land $95,100 Building $187,600 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 12 Ruthven Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 2005.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 30, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 16 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 16 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (2005–2017) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2017 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 12 Ruthven Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | WORCESTER DPWP, WATER SUPPLY DIVISION serves 206,518 people · EPA ID MA2348000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 448 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Netafy Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Verizon, Xfinity.
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